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Scott ThomasSCOTT THOMAS
Composer, Instructor, Clinician & Consultant


Scott Thomas has been working as a percussion educator, composer, performer, clinician and consultant since 1996.

Currently, Scott works as a Percussion Arranger and Consultant for band programs and ensembles across the country. Most recently, he was the Director of Percussion Education and Arranger for Orange High School in Hillsborough, North Carolina and Apex Friendship High School in Apex, North Carolina.

Scott is the former Director of Percussion Education and Arranger at Eastern Randolph High School. While under his instruction, they became one of the top percussion programs in the southeast and also took home the bronze medal at the CWEA Indoor Championships their first season out after being promoted to a higher class. He is also the former Director of Percussion Studies and Arranger at George Washington High School, where he built the percussion section into one of the premier programs in the state. Scott has taught and written for over 30 programs at the High School, University and Drum Corps level.

During his early childhood Scott started playing drums. When he was three years old, he got his first drum set. Throughout his school years, Scott continued his musical education. He is a graduate of Orange High School in Hillsborough, North Carolina where he was in every music course and ensemble offered and was also Drumline Captain.

In his sophomore year of high school Scott began writing music and then started teaching drumlines after graduation. He has taught and arranged for very many successful programs, and has led all of his groups to award winning seasons. Some groups include: George Washington HS - Danville, Virginia, West Johnston HS - Benson, North Carolina, Orange HS - Hillsborough, North Carolina, and many more.

Scott also has experience in the Drum Corps and Indoor activity as a performer, arranger, and instructor. Some groups include: Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps - Newark, Delaware (Member), Virginia Helmsmen Percussion Ensemble - Danville, Virginia (Instructor), Shockwave Percussion Ensemble - Durham, North Carolina (Member/Captain/Instructor), and Carolina Gold Drum & Bugle Corps - Raleigh, North Carolina (Caption Head/Arranger).

During the time Scott was a member of the Crossmen Drumline, they were one of the top five drumlines in the world. He was also the drumline captain for Shockwave Percussion Ensemble, a WGI Independent Open Finalist.

Throughout his career, Scott has accumulated very many first place and high percussion awards along with a DCA High Percussion Title. He is looking down the road to future projects, along with developing more relationships with clients and updating his home studio.

Outside of his career in music, Scott helps run the family business, along with designing logos and websites. He is also an entrepreneur and investor.

Scott would like to thank the following companies for their relationships and endorsements that help him in his musical journey. These companies are: Dynasty Percussion, Remo Drumheads, Vic Firth Sticks, and Sabian Cymbals.

Dynasty Percussion | Remo Drumheads | Vic Firth Sticks | Sabian Cymbals

***Scott is available to compose or arrange percussion music. He is also available as a consultant or coordinator for band programs with possible instruction and/or clinics. He has recently added web design to his services as well. Contact him at DrumGod278@hotmail.com for more information.

 
 
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